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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Detailed Summary & Analysis.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What funny thing does Santiago say to himself after thinking about what he had not brought with him on this fishing trip?
(a) I caught the biggest fish ever but no one will believe it.
(b) You give me much good counsel. I'm tired of it.
(c) Imagine all that work just to feed the sharks.
(d) If more sharks come and eat the rest of the fish, the boat will go faster.

2. How many times does the old man have to stop and sit down on his way to his shack?
(a) 2 times.
(b) 5 times.
(c) 6 times.
(d) 3 times.

3. What contrast does Santiago think about that shows the hard work ahead of him as night falls?
(a) He thinks about how deep the marlin is and how high the stars are.
(b) He thinks about how much larger the marlin is than the tiny stars.
(c) He considers the difference between night and day while fishing.
(d) He thinks about having to kill the marlin and is glad he does not have to kill the stars.

4. How many rows of teeth does the Mako shark have?
(a) Two.
(b) Six.
(c) Eight.
(d) Four.

5. Something brings Santiago out of his reverie. What is it?
(a) Something tugging at his line.
(b) The man-of-war bird lands on his boat.
(c) The wind gets stronger.
(d) A dolphin jumps over his boat.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the old man scoop water from the sea after the marlin stops jumping?

2. How do we know the old man sleeps for a very long time?

3. What idea does Santiago have to help tire the marlin out?

4. What does Santiago think there are people who are paid to do?

5. What had become a habit for the boy during the old man's absence?

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